Album Releases by Genre

Let Love In

Let Love In

by Goo Goo Dolls
April 25, 2006
Glen Ballard produced the band's eighth studio album.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
7.3
The Chronicles Of Life And Death

The Chronicles Of Life And Death

by Good Charlotte
October 5, 2004
The twentysomething pop-punkers attempt to move past their past TRL success with a more mature follow-up to 2002's 'Young And The Hopeless.'
Metascore:
53
User Score:
7.0
Good Morning Revival

Good Morning Revival

by Good Charlotte
March 27, 2007
Twins Joel and Benji Madden lead the Maryland pop-punk outfit through 13 tracks on this delayed fourth album.
Metascore:
45
User Score:
6.2
No Hope, No Future

No Hope, No Future

by Good Shoes
January 25, 2010
This is the second album for English rock quartet and its first with its new bass player.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.8
Hitting The Ground

Hitting The Ground

by Gordon Gano
August 20, 2002
The Violent Femmes' leader emerges with his very first solo release some 20 years after that band's formation. Here, Gano is joined by a star-studded cast that includes John Cale, They Might Be Giants, Mary Lou Lord, Lou Reed, Linda Perry, PJ Harvey and Frank Black.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Gorillaz

Gorillaz

by Gorillaz
June 19, 2001
Forget concept albums; this is a concept band. Formed by Dan "The Automator" Nakamura, Del tha Funkee Homosapien, Blur's Damon Albarn, Cibo Matto's Miho Hatori, and the Tom Tom Club's Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz (with visuals by "Tank Girl" creator Jamie Hewlett), the Gorillaz are a "virtual" hip-hop outfit of cartoon characters based somewhere in the future. Hey, we don't make this stuff up; we just report it.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.7
G-Sides

G-Sides

by Gorillaz
February 26, 2002
This disc collects remixes and B-sides (album title notwithstanding) culled from the singles generated by the animated supergroup's international hit debut album. The 9 songs here (totalling just 38 minutes) include two previously unreleased tracks.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.8
Demon Days

Demon Days

by Gorillaz
May 24, 2005
When the comic supergroup's 2001 debut sold an astounding 6 million copies worldwide, a sequel became necessary. Hence 'Demon Days.' Returning leader Damon Albarn (Blur) and new producer Danger Mouse are joined by guests Shaun Ryder (Happy Mondays), Ike Turner, MF Doom, De La Soul and Dennis Hopper.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.9
D-Sides

D-Sides

by Gorillaz
November 20, 2007
The latest, two-disc album from one of Damon Albarn's bands contains remixes and demos.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.9
Plastic Beach

Plastic Beach

by Gorillaz
March 9, 2010
The third album for Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett animated group features guest appearances by Snoop Dogg, Kano, Mos Def, De La Soul, Gruff Rhys, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, The Fall's Mark E. Smith, Little Dragon, Lou Reed, Bobby Womack, The Clash's Mick Jones, and Paul Simonon.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.6
How I Long To Feel That Summer In My Heart

How I Long To Feel That Summer In My Heart

by Gorky's Zygotic Mynci
September 18, 2001
The Welsh Britpop band returns with its second album in 2001 and sixth U.S. release overall. The first single is "Stood On Gold."
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.3
Sleep/Holiday

Sleep/Holiday

by Gorky's Zygotic Mynci
October 7, 2003
The Welsh band returns with 12 new tracks of indie rock mixed with folk, pop, and psychedelia.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Movement

Movement

by Gossip
May 6, 2003
This is the second full-length for the Olympia, Wash-based indie-punk trio led by powerful singer Beth Ditto.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.4
Standing In The Way Of Control

Standing In The Way Of Control

by Gossip
January 24, 2006
This is the third LP for the Washington state punk trio.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.4
Live in Liverpool

Live in Liverpool

by Gossip
April 15, 2008
The live CD features live songs from the garage-punk band's tour in Liverpool in July 2007.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Music For Men

Music For Men

by Gossip
October 6, 2009
Rick Rubin produces the band's major label debut album.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
Hurricane

Hurricane

by Grace Jones
September 6, 2011
The Jamaican-American singer, model, and actress releases her 10th studio album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.6
The Golden D

The Golden D

by Graham Coxon
August 15, 2000
The second solo effort from Blur guitarist Graham Coxon, following 1998's 'The Sky Is Too High.'
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.0
Crow Sit On Blood Tree

Crow Sit On Blood Tree

by Graham Coxon
August 6, 2001
This is the third solo album for Blur guitarist Graham Coxon.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.6
The Kiss of Morning

The Kiss of Morning

by Graham Coxon
October 24, 2002
The solo career of Blur guitarist Graham Coxon takes on a bit more importance now if you believe the rumors that he has left that successful Britpop group for good. This is his fourth solo disc.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.3
Happiness In Magazines

Happiness In Magazines

by Graham Coxon
January 25, 2005
Stephen Street produces the former Blur guitarist's fifth solo disc.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.6
Love Travels At Illegal Speeds

Love Travels At Illegal Speeds

by Graham Coxon
March 13, 2006
This is the fifth solo disc for the former Blur guitarist.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.5
The Spinning Top

The Spinning Top

by Graham Coxon
May 11, 2009
Blur's Graham Coxon releases his seventh solo album, produced by Stephen Street.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.1
Doomsdayer's Holiday

Doomsdayer's Holiday

by Grails
October 7, 2008
The latest album on the Temporary Residence label for the Oregon quartet.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.4
Grammatics

Grammatics

by Grammatics
March 23, 2009
The debut full-length album for the indie-rock band from Leeds, England.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Grand Archives

Grand Archives

by Grand Archives
February 19, 2008
The rock band formed by Band of Horses' Matt Brooke releases its debut album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.6
Petits Fours

Petits Fours

by Grand Duchy
April 14, 2009
The first album for the rock band featuring Black Francis and his wife Violet Clark.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.7
Bad Timing

Bad Timing

by Grand Mal
March 18, 2003
The classic rock-influenced New York City group led by singer/songwriter Bill Whitten returns with its third album, produced by Mercury Rev's Dave Fridmann.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Kicking The National Habit

Kicking The National Habit

by Grand National
March 14, 2006
The London duo of Rupert Lyddon and Lawrence 'La' Rudd make their debut with this '80s-influenced album (reminiscent of everyone from New Order to the Police).
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.6
A Drink & A Quick Decision

A Drink & A Quick Decision

by Grand National
September 11, 2007
The second album from the UK duo.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
The Sophtware Slump

The Sophtware Slump

by Grandaddy
November 7, 2000
The Modesto, CA band returns with a concept album reminiscent of Radiohead's 'OK Computer.'
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.6
Sumday

Sumday

by Grandaddy
June 10, 2003
The best indie rock band to come out of Modesto, California in quite some time (well, ever, we'd think) returns with a long-awaited fourth LP, arriving a full three years after The Sophtware Slump thanks to worldwide tours and a lengthy recording process.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
Excerpts From The Diary Of Todd Zilla [EP]

Excerpts From The Diary Of Todd Zilla [EP]

by Grandaddy
September 27, 2005
This seven-track mini-album is intended to hold fans over until the Modesto, California band return with their next LP in early 2006.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.4
Just Like The Fambly Cat

Just Like The Fambly Cat

by Grandaddy
May 9, 2006
The Modesto, Calif. band has announced that it will break up after the release of this final 14-track album.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.5
Dead Man Shake

Dead Man Shake

by Grandpaboy
October 21, 2003
Paul Westerberg's blues-playin' alter ego returns with a second album (following 'Mono,' which was packaged with Westerberg's 'Stereo' release).
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Virginia Creeper

Virginia Creeper

by Grant-Lee Phillips
February 24, 2004
This is the fourth solo album for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter (and occasional Gilmore Girls actor) formerly of the group Grant Lee Buffalo.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Nineteeneighties

Nineteeneighties

by Grant-Lee Phillips
June 27, 2006
The troubadour offers his take on a dozen 1980s alternative-rock classics, including songs by R.E.M., The Cure, New Order, The Smiths, Echo & The Bunnymen and The Pixies.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Strangelet

Strangelet

by Grant-Lee Phillips
March 27, 2007
REM's Peter Buck and Bill Rieflin guest on the Los Angeles troubadour's latest disc of originals.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
The Western Lands

The Western Lands

by Gravenhurst
September 18, 2007
The UK indie rock group's fifth album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Lost Channels

Lost Channels

by Great Lake Swimmers
March 31, 2009
The fourth album for the Tony Dekker-led group.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Remind Me Where The Light Is

Remind Me Where The Light Is

by Great Northern
April 28, 2009
The second album for the Los Angeles indie-rock duo was produced with Michael Patterson and Nic Jodoin.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.7
Warning

Warning

by Green Day
October 3, 2000
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
Shenanigans

Shenanigans

by Green Day
July 2, 2002
This 15-track collection compiles the band's B-sides, soundtrack contributions, and other oddities.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.0
American Idiot

American Idiot

by Green Day
September 21, 2004
Structured as a rock opera complete with 9-minute-plus songs and a somewhat complicated storyline, 'American Idiot' is the Berkeley punk band's first album in over four years.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.9
21st Century Breakdown

21st Century Breakdown

by Green Day
May 15, 2009
The eighth studio album for the band was produced by Butch Vig.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.0
Amber Headlights

Amber Headlights

by Greg Dulli
September 6, 2005
'Headlights' includes songs first written by Greg Dulli (Afghan Whigs, Twilight Singers) in 2002. Petra Haden guests.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
7.5
Grinderman

Grinderman

by Grinderman
April 10, 2007
This self-titled disc is the first release for the new project from Nick Cave, who adds "guitar player" to his CV. Seeing as how most of the Bad Seeds join in as well, we're still not sure why the new name was necessary. (Actually, it sounds even more like their earlier band, The Birthday Party.)
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.4
Yellow House

Yellow House

by Grizzly Bear
September 5, 2006
This intricate second album for the Brooklyn-based band led by Edward Droste is their first for Warp Records.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.6
Veckatimest

Veckatimest

by Grizzly Bear
May 26, 2009
The third album for the Brooklyn-based indie-rock band.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.7
Rejoicer

Rejoicer

by Grooms
October 13, 2009
The rock trio from Brooklyn, New York releases its debut album.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Dragging A Dead Deer Up A Hill

Dragging A Dead Deer Up A Hill

by Grouper
June 10, 2008
The third album for the Portland, Oregon-based indie pop singer Liz Harris.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.4
All The Way

All The Way

by Growing
September 9, 2008
The Brooklyn duo releases its first album under the Social Registry label.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Pumps!

Pumps!

by Growing
April 6, 2010
The Brooklyn, New York, band moves to Vice Records for its latest album, which is also the first with new band member Sadie Laska.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Yr Atal Genhedlaeth

Yr Atal Genhedlaeth

by Gruff Rhys
March 15, 2005
This Welsh-language disc marks the solo debut for the Super Furry Animals frontman.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
Candylion

Candylion

by Gruff Rhys
March 6, 2007
Unlike his Welsh-language solo debut, the more accessible 'Candylion' finds the Super Furry Animals leader singing mainly in English.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.3
Suitcase: Failed Experiments and Trashed Aircraft

Suitcase: Failed Experiments and Trashed Aircraft

by Guided by Voices
September 19, 2000
A four-disc box set consisting of 100 studio outtakes from throughout GBV's history.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Isolation Drills

Isolation Drills

by Guided by Voices
April 3, 2001
The latest release from GBV is a continuation of the band's new, more polished sound introduced on 1999's 'Do The Collapse.'
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.5
Universal Truths And Cycles

Universal Truths And Cycles

by Guided by Voices
June 18, 2002
The Ohio band fronted by Robert Pollard offers up a 19-track set that is not just a return to former home Matador Records but a full return to classic, self-produced GBV form, after working with outside producers on the previous two albums.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.5
Earthquake Glue

Earthquake Glue

by Guided by Voices
August 19, 2003
The ever-prolific Robert Pollard returns with a brand-new GbV studio disc (the 15th or so since 1987), retaining the core group of musicians that has been with him for the last few albums.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.6
Half Smiles Of The Decomposed

Half Smiles Of The Decomposed

by Guided by Voices
August 24, 2004
After 20 years and over 20 albums, Dayton, Ohio's Guided By Voices (led throughout its duration by Robert Pollard) is calling it quits with this final release.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.6
Suitcase 2: American Superdream Wow

Suitcase 2: American Superdream Wow

by Guided by Voices
November 8, 2005
This companion to the original 'Suitcase' continues where that box set left off, packing 100 more GBV rareties and outtakes from the now-disbanded group onto four discs.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Through The Windowpane

Through The Windowpane

by Guillemots
July 10, 2006
This full-length debut for the UK-based indie-pop band led by Fyfe Dangerfield includes the previously-released single "Trains To Brazil."
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.0
Red

Red

by Guillemots
March 24, 2008
This is the sophomore album for the British indie pop rock band led by Fyfe Dangerfield.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.9
Chinese Democracy

Chinese Democracy

by Guns N' Roses
November 23, 2008
The long-gestating Guns N' Roses album finally sees the light of day.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.0
Keep It Together

Keep It Together

by Guster
June 24, 2003
The Boston-based trio has developed a devoted following over the course of three albums and ten years of touring. This fourth album, produced by Roger Moutenot (Yo La Tengo), adds additional elements such as bass and drums to their ususal mix of two acoustic guitars and bongos.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.7
Ganging Up On The Sun

Ganging Up On The Sun

by Guster
June 20, 2006
Ron Aniello returns as producer on the acoustic-rock band's first studio outing in three years.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.9
Love, Angel, Music, Baby

Love, Angel, Music, Baby

by Gwen Stefani
November 23, 2004
The solo debut for the No Doubt vocalist features an eclectic group of guests, including Martin Gore, Andre 3000, The Neptunes, New Order, Wendy & Lisa and Dr. Dre.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.5
The Sweet Escape

The Sweet Escape

by Gwen Stefani
December 5, 2006
The singer's second solo set features production work by Nellee Hooper, The Neptunes, Swizz Beatz and Dave Stewart.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.2
Driving A Million

Driving A Million

by Gwenmars
March 6, 2001
The second album from the Los Angeles-based power trio (coming a full six years after their 1995 debut, 'Magnosheen').
Metascore:
52
User Score:
tbd
The Quilt

The Quilt

by Gym Class Heroes
September 9, 2008
The fourth album for the group from New York features such guests as Estelle, Busta Rhymes, The-Dream, and Lil Wayne.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.4
Dark Light

Dark Light

by H.I.M.
September 27, 2005
This is the first U.S. release for the popular Finnish goth-rock band (the initials stand for His Infernal Majesty) fronted by Ville Hermani Vallo.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
7.9
Venus Doom

Venus Doom

by H.I.M.
September 18, 2007
The Finnish hard rock band's sixth album includes one song that is over 10 minutes long.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.7
Screamworks: Love in Theory and Practice

Screamworks: Love in Theory and Practice

by H.I.M.
February 9, 2010
Finnish goth-rock outfit, HIM returns with its seventh studio album on Sire Records.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.7
For the Masses

For the Masses

by Hadouken!
February 2, 2010
The second album for the English band was produced by Noisia.
Metascore:
43
User Score:
5.0
Hal

Hal

by Hal
May 10, 2005
The Dublin-based quartet debuts with a record filled with echoes of California circa the 1960s and 70s (think Brian Wilson) rather than Ireland.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.7
Hello

Hello

by Half Japanese
February 20, 2001
The first full release in four years for the duo of Jad and David Fair.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
White People

White People

by Handsome Boy Modeling School
November 9, 2004
The second disc for Prince Paul and Dan The Automator finds the producer pair joined by Cat Power, RZA, Jack Johnson, Julee Cruise and Pharrell Williams.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.2
Plague Park

Plague Park

by Handsome Furs
May 22, 2007
Handsome Furs is a side project for Wolf Parade's Dan Boeckner, who is joined by his fiancee Alexei Perry and Wolf Parade drummer Arlen Thompson.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
Face Control

Face Control

by Handsome Furs
March 10, 2009
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.8
Damn Right Rebel Proud

Damn Right Rebel Proud

by Hank Williams III
October 21, 2008
From a family of famous country singer, the younger Hank Williams brings more rock music to his sixth album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.3
Blood From A Stone

Blood From A Stone

by Hanne Hukkelberg
May 12, 2009
The latest album for the Norwegian singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
This Time Around

This Time Around

by Hanson
May 9, 2000
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.2
Underneath

Underneath

by Hanson
April 20, 2004
The three Hanson brothers (now ranging in age from 19 to 24) return with their third album, a full seven years after first hitting the pop charts.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.2
Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday

by Happy Birthday
March 16, 2010
This is the debut album for the rock band from Vermont.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Uncle Dysfunktional

Uncle Dysfunktional

by Happy Mondays
July 2, 2007
The Happy Mondays featured in the film "24 Hour Party People" release their first studio album since 1992
Metascore:
57
User Score:
8.0
You Can Feel Me

You Can Feel Me

by Har Mar Superstar
November 5, 2002
Picture a white man singing R&B. Picture a white man singing R&B while stripping down to his underwear. Picture an average-looking, slightly pudgy white man singing R&B while stripping down to his underwear. That's Har Mar Superstar, and this is his second album.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
5.5
The Handler

The Handler

by Har Mar Superstar
September 14, 2004
Har Mar's third disc features contributions from Northern State and members of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and was produced by John Fields (Andrew WK).
Metascore:
57
User Score:
6.7
Dark Touches

Dark Touches

by Har Mar Superstar
October 13, 2009
After trying out acting and working with Neon Neon, Sean Tillmann returns to Har Mar Superstar to release his latest album.
Metascore:
49
User Score:
tbd
Stars Of CCTV

Stars Of CCTV

by Hard-Fi
March 14, 2006
The English indie rockers garnered a lot of attention with this debut album, which combines elements of ska, dance and punk.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.3
Once Upon A Time In The West

Once Upon A Time In The West

by Hard-Fi
September 18, 2007
The follow-up to their hit debut album for the British indie-rock group.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.3
Hippies

Hippies

by Harlem
April 6, 2010
The second full-length for the Austin trio features 16 tracks and is their first for Matador Records.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.5
Technicolor Health

Technicolor Health

by Harlem Shakes
March 24, 2009
The debut full-length album for the New York indie rock band was produced by Chris Zane.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.0
Tracks And Traces [Reissue]

Tracks And Traces [Reissue]

by Harmonia & Eno '76
October 6, 2009
The remastered and reissued album from the collaboration between the German band Harmonia and Brian Eno in 1976 features three unreleased songs.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
No Fighting In The War Room

No Fighting In The War Room

by Harrisons
June 10, 2008
The debut album for Sheffield quartet was produced by Hugh Jones.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
tbd
Life...The Best Game In Town

Life...The Best Game In Town

by Harvey Milk
June 3, 2008
This is the fifth album for the experimental rock band from Athens, Georgia.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.4
Harvey Milk

Harvey Milk

by Harvey Milk
January 26, 2010
The actual first album for the Atlanta, Georgia, rock band finally receives an official release after being shelved in 1994.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
A Small Turn Of Human Kindness

A Small Turn Of Human Kindness

by Harvey Milk
May 18, 2010
The Athens, Georgia-based band releases its seventh full-length album.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
6.5
For The Lions

For The Lions

by Hatebreed
May 5, 2009
The Connecticut-based band releases an album of covers of influential hard rock, metal, and punk songs.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Snowflakes And Carwrecks [EP]

Snowflakes And Carwrecks [EP]

by Hauschka
February 3, 2009
An extended EP of material from Ferndorf recording sessions.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Between The Senses

Between The Senses

by Haven
August 27, 2002
This debut album for the British quartet was produced by The Smiths' Johnny Marr.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd